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In Loving Memory of George “Ryan” Butler

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George “Ryan” Butler on March 25, 2024. Born on Dec. 19, 1974, Ryan’s early years were spent in Medford, New Jersey. His adventurous spirit and boundless love found its home on Daniel Island with his beloved wife and children, where they...

Point Hope continues to develop

This week, there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston...

3 million SC Consumers impacted by security breaches in 2023

The number of South Carolina consumers impacted by security breaches more than tripled over last year. During 2023, 139 businesses reported breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). Those breaches affected 3,259,740 South Carolina consumers. That’s a dramatic climb...

IAAM president Matthews headlines DI Speakers Series

Dr. Tonya Matthews, who is the President and CEO of the International African American Museum in downtown Charleston, is the presenter for the next Daniel Island Community Speaker’s Series on Wednesday evening, April 24. This new museum is a crown jewel for the city of Charleston. Dr. Matthews has...

What will they say?

As the Credit One Charleston Open unfolds, the spotlight often falls on the fierce competition, outstanding performances, and thrilling matches. But amid the on-court action, there’s a lesser-explored facet of the players’ lives: the questions they’re rarely asked. ...

Dolphin Week 2024 gives ‘citizen scientists’ chance to spot, count dolphins

Dolphin Week – it’s the next best thing to Shark Week. Daniel Island’s waterfront will be the center of attention as one of the sites of an annual dolphin count in celebration of Dolphin Week April 15-20. Hosted by the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network, the seventh annual Dolphin Week...

Josh Whitley, longtime county councilman, to step down

Berkeley County councilman Josh Whitley is not running for a fourth term. Five days before the April 1 filing deadline, the Republican announced he would step aside at the end of the year after serving almost 10 years representing District 2, which predominantly includes Daniel Island and...

Captains of the court

WTA Tour champion Alison Riske-Amritraj may not compete as a player in this year’s Credit One Charleston Open, but she’s found a new way to shine on the court – as an ambassador. At the forefront of enhancing the tennis experience at the COCO are tournament ambassadors, who bridge the gap...

Tennis star Sloane Stephens announces $30K scholarship

Grand Slam champion and Charleston Open top contender Sloane Stephens announced a $30,000 scholarship in honor of her late grandparents to support students in the health and medical field. “My beloved grandparents, affectionately known as Doc and Glo, instilled in me from a very early age...

Padel joins pickleball in new racket sport craze

World-class tennis players aren’t the only ones on the courts at this year’s Credit One Charleston Open. In between the tennis matches and snacking on local grub, the 2024 COCO is giving fans the chance to pick up their own rackets with interactive activities like pickleball and padel...